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POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS LLC

175 W JACKSON BLVD · Chicago, IL 60604

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS LLC on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2630395

Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS LLC · 175 W JACKSON BLVD

Recorded violations

  • 52

    SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REINSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1946771

Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS LLC · 175 W JACKSON BLVD

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: TOP LID OF MAIN PREP COOLER NEAR DOOR LEADING TO REAR PREP AREA (BROKEN),IN POOR REPAIR.ALSO TOP LID OF CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR BOTH.ALSO SPLASH GUARD NEEDED IN REAR AT EXPOSED HAND SINK .MUST INSTALL.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: EXTERIOR,DOORS AND INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS NOT CLEAN/MAINTAIN WITH DEBRIS,ETC.MUST CLEAN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1610092

Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS LLC · 175 W JACKSON BLVD

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED STORAGE UNITS IN REAR DISH WASHING/PREP NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST DETAIL CLEAN/MAINTAIN.ALSO INTERIOR SHELES INSIDE PREP COOLERS

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD IN CEILING ABOVE REAR PREP TABLE IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPAIR

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO NEW IDPH FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATES AT NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1609530

Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS LLC · 175 W JACKSON BLVD

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED BOTTOM DOOR OF PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR.PREP COOLER MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 66.8F. MUST NOT USED PREP COOLER FOR FOOD STORAGE.MUST USED ADDITIONAL COOLER ON PREMISES THATS 40F OR BELOW-CDI. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS( 3 LBS CHICKEN SALAD 51.6F , 5LBS CHOPPED BOILED EGGS-54.6F AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES STORED INSIDE PREP COOLER THATS NOT MAINTAINED. ALSO 4 COOKED EGGS MAINTAINED AT 117.8F IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. ALL FOODS WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED TOTTAL COST APPROX 8 LBS/$25.00-CDI. CRITICAL VIOLAQTION ISSUED 7-38-005A.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION #34- STILL EXITS FROM LAST INSPECTION REPORT #1418794,DATED 1-22-2015.MUST REGROUT FLOORS IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED STORAGE UNITS IN REAR DISH WASHING/PREP NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST DETAIL CLEAN/MAINTAIN.ALSO INTERIOR SHELES INSIDE PREP COOLERS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD IN CEILING ABOVE REAR PREP TABLE IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPAIR.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO NEW IDPH FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATES AT NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1418794

Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS LLC · 175 W JACKSON BLVD

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMP SINK. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS AT THE MAIN PREP LINE AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE BOTH EXHAUST HOODS AT THE MAIN PREP LINE AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST ADJUST BOTH FAUCET HANDLES HOT AND COLD IN BOTH MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOM HAND SINKS SO AS FOR HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO LAST AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WHEN HANDLES ARE PUSHED. BOTH STAFF RESTROOMS ARE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AREA.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1228400

Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS LLC · 175 W JACKSON BLVD

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIRNOR REPLACE WORN RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, SODA DISPENSOR, CAN OPENER TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST MAINTAIN CLEAN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. GROUT AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALL AT TOASTER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ALL DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1292279

Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS LLC · 175 W JACKSON BLVD

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR INNER LINING AND GASKET OF LARGE WHITE ICE BOX FREEZER IN THE REAR HALLWAY. MUST REPLACE GASKET AT 1DR COOLER ACROSS FROM THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1114313

Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS LLC · 175 W JACKSON BLVD

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE THE RIPPED RUBBER GASKET ON THE DOOR OF THE CHEST REACH IN FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE FROM ICE CREAM FREEZER AND CLEAN AND MAINTAING FREEZER.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
614514

Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS LLC · 175 W JACKSON BLVD

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED DARK PITS IN PREP TABLE CUTTING BOARDS ALONG FRONT LINE. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR DAMAGED CUTTING BOARDS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON REAR OF WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER. MUST CLEAN AND MAITAIN EQUIPMENT.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. FRONT LINE HANDWASH BOWL FAUCET LOOSE/SINK DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
311213

Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS LLC · 175 W JACKSON BLVD

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. Found containers not stored properlry on shelving units.(must store inverted)

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.(Must clean floors throughout premises behind and under all equipment). Found floors not clean at rear preparation areas.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. Found clean linen stored improperly below 3 compartment sink.

ConsultationPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Consultation
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
112294

Location recorded for this inspection · POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS LLC · 175 W JACKSON BLVD

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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82 of 93 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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